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Statement: Rep. Grothman AHCA Amendment Attacks Young Adult Coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 22, 2017
Contact: Sarah Schultz, Sarah.Schultz@YoungInvincibles.org, 202-734-6510

Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the AHCA, which would eliminate young adults’ ability to stay on a parent’s plan until age 26. Today the House Rules Committee will vote on this amendment, among others.

Jen Mishory, Executive Director of Young Invincibles released the following statement:

“Congressman Grothman’s amendment is a blatant attack on young people trying to get their start in life. Not only is dependent coverage one of the most popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act, but more than 2.3 million young adults have gained coverage by staying on a parent’s health plan until they turn 26.  This amendment would kick young people off coverage and harm their health.”